Celebrities, Models and Designers React to the Death of Karl Lagerfeld

The Chanel creative director passed away at 85 years old. Celebrities, models and designers took to Instagram to remember the fashion icon. (Photo: Instagram)

The Chanel creative director passed away at 85 years old. Celebrities, models and designers took to Instagram to remember the fashion icon. (Photo: Instagram)

“I remember being so scared to interview you and yet you were in fact incredibly witty and generous. Thank you for inviting me to some of the most glamorous experiences of my life,” said Alexa Chung. (Photo: Instagram)

“I remember being so scared to interview you and yet you were in fact incredibly witty and generous. Thank you for inviting me to some of the most glamorous experiences of my life,” said Alexa Chung. (Photo: Instagram)

“Nothing feels right today,” wrote Bella Hadid. “At a loss for words and so heartbroken by the loss of Karl. His humor, wit, love and passion for fashion will live on forever.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Nothing feels right today,” wrote Bella Hadid. “At a loss for words and so heartbroken by the loss of Karl. His humor, wit, love and passion for fashion will live on forever.” (Photo: Instagram)

Italian Designer Donatella Versace also took to Instagram. “Your genius touched the lives of so many, especially Gianni and I. We will never forget your incredible talent and endless inspiration. We were always learning from you.” (Photo: Instagram)

Italian Designer Donatella Versace also took to Instagram. “Your genius touched the lives of so many, especially Gianni and I. We will never forget your incredible talent and endless inspiration. We were always learning from you.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Thank you for believing in me and for the beautiful, incredible opportunities you brought to my career,” wrote Gigi Hadid. “But mostly thank you for giving me the honor of knowing the magic behind the myth.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Thank you for believing in me and for the beautiful, incredible opportunities you brought to my career,” wrote Gigi Hadid. “But mostly thank you for giving me the honor of knowing the magic behind the myth.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Dearest Karl, there will never be another like you,” shared Gwyneth Paltrow on her Instagram page. “Thank you for your incredible contribution to fashion and wit.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Dearest Karl, there will never be another like you,” shared Gwyneth Paltrow on her Instagram page. “Thank you for your incredible contribution to fashion and wit.” (Photo: Instagram)

Iman Abdulmajid took to Twitter to mourn the death of the designer. “The end of an era! RIP Karl Lagerfeld.” (Photo: Twitter)

Iman Abdulmajid took to Twitter to mourn the death of the designer. “The end of an era! RIP Karl Lagerfeld.” (Photo: Twitter)

“I cannot put into words who lucky we all are to have been gifted your vision,” Kaia Gerber said. “Your girls love you so much. The world is more beautiful now because of you.” (Photo: Instagram)

“I cannot put into words who lucky we all are to have been gifted your vision,” Kaia Gerber said. “Your girls love you so much. The world is more beautiful now because of you.” (Photo: Instagram)

Kendall Jenner shared a moving post on her Instagram page. “What an honor to be a part of your beautiful shows. What an honor to be your bride. What an honor to be your friend. RIP Karl, you are greatness in its purest form.” (Photo: Instagram)

Kendall Jenner shared a moving post on her Instagram page. “What an honor to be a part of your beautiful shows. What an honor to be your bride. What an honor to be your friend. RIP Karl, you are greatness in its purest form.” (Photo: Instagram)

Kim Kardashian recalled the first time she worked with Karl. “You shot my first fashion shoot and I was so nervous to work with such an icon! The world is so much chicer because you existed! I am beyond honored to have met you.” (Photo: Instagram)

Kim Kardashian recalled the first time she worked with Karl. “You shot my first fashion shoot and I was so nervous to work with such an icon! The world is so much chicer because you existed! I am beyond honored to have met you.” (Photo: Instagram)

“It was such a thrill and a pleasure to have met you, to have worked with you, and to have experienced the amazing times when you would photograph my girls for your beautiful campaigns,” wrote Kris Jenner. (Photo: Instagram)

“It was such a thrill and a pleasure to have met you, to have worked with you, and to have experienced the amazing times when you would photograph my girls for your beautiful campaigns,” wrote Kris Jenner. (Photo: Instagram)

Lindsay Lohan shared a picture with the designer along with a simple yet heartfelt caption. “My heart is broken. Thank you for everything.” (Photo: Instagram)

Lindsay Lohan shared a picture with the designer along with a simple yet heartfelt caption. “My heart is broken. Thank you for everything.” (Photo: Instagram)

First Lady Melania Trump wrote on Twitter: “Today the world lost a creative genius. We will miss you Karl!” (Photo: Twitter)

First Lady Melania Trump wrote on Twitter: “Today the world lost a creative genius. We will miss you Karl!” (Photo: Twitter)

Musician Mika recalled the firs time he met Karl. “I told him I liked the pattern he had designed for the table cloths. So, he picked up the end of it and cut me a tie, asking me to wear it that evening.” (Photo: Instagram)

Musician Mika recalled the firs time he met Karl. “I told him I liked the pattern he had designed for the table cloths. So, he picked up the end of it and cut me a tie, asking me to wear it that evening.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Too many memories to write…” wrote Naomi Campbell. “Thank you for taking the chance on a 16-year-old girl from South London and opening my eyes. May you rest with the highest.” (Photo: Instagram)

“Too many memories to write…” wrote Naomi Campbell. “Thank you for taking the chance on a 16-year-old girl from South London and opening my eyes. May you rest with the highest.” (Photo: Instagram)

“There will always be a place in my hear for your, my dear Karl,” wrote Penelope Cruz. I will never forget your kindness, your generosity, and how much we have laughed together. I will truly treasure those moments forever.” (Photo: Instagram)

“There will always be a place in my hear for your, my dear Karl,” wrote Penelope Cruz. I will never forget your kindness, your generosity, and how much we have laughed together. I will truly treasure those moments forever.” (Photo: Instagram)

Rihanna took to Instagram to share a series of pictures posing alongside the famed designer, whom she called “The Godfather.” (Photo: Instagram)

Rihanna took to Instagram to share a series of pictures posing alongside the famed designer, whom she called “The Godfather.” (Photo: Instagram)

Model Winnie Harlow shared the story of how she met Karl Lagerfeld. “You told me you knew who I was and that the grace I walked with reminded you of a young Naomi Campbell. Wow... those words will ring in my head forever.” (Photo: Instagram)

Model Winnie Harlow shared the story of how she met Karl Lagerfeld. “You told me you knew who I was and that the grace I walked with reminded you of a young Naomi Campbell. Wow... those words will ring in my head forever.” (Photo: Instagram)

The death of Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary designer and creative director of Chanel, has shaken the world.

Following weeks of ill health for the prolific design figure, Karl Lagerfeld died Tuesday at the age of 85. In the wake of the sad news, stars—including the Kardashian family, the Hadid sisters, and even fellow designers like Donatella Versace— took to Instagram and Twitter to pay homage to the legendary designer.

Click through our photo gallery above to see celebrities, models and designers alike pay their respects following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.